Photo: Plymouth Rock float from the 1920 “Pilgrims Pageant” parade in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by the Omaha Clearing House. From the Louis R. Bostwick Collection, RG 3147. Courtesy of the Nebraska Historical Society.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 13 (conclusion)

By Melissa Berry on March 18, 2022

Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series profiling descendants of Mayflower settlers, focusing on more descendants in Nebraska... (Read More)

St. Patrick’s Day Recipes: Everything but the Corned Beef

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 17, 2022

To help celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, Gena Philibert-Ortega searches old newspapers to find Irish recipes beyond the traditional corned beef and cabbage... (Read More)

Genealogy Tips: Use FamilySearch with GenealogyBank

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 15, 2022

In this article, Gena Philibert-Ortega shows how searching on GenealogyBank and FamilySearch together can give you more complete results... (Read More)

Photo: Narychkine family tree, 18th century. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

How to Become a Genealogist: Everything You Need to Know

By GenealogyBank on March 14, 2022

Do you enjoy researching your family history, and are you thinking of doing it for others, too? Discover how to become a professional genealogist here!.. (Read More)

Photo: entrance of the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Hollywood, California. Credit: Gary Minnaert; Wikimedia Commons.

A Genealogist’s Delight: Hollywood Forever Cemetery

By Gena Philibert-Ortega on March 11, 2022

Gena Philibert-Ortega writes about the history and delights of Hollywood Forever Cemetery – a special treat for genealogists and taphophiles... (Read More)

Photo: "Mayflower" float from the 1920 "Pilgrims Pageant" parade in Omaha, Nebraska, sponsored by Carl Raymond Gray and Associate Officials of the Union Pacific Railroad. From the Louis R. Bostwick Collection, Folder RG 3147. Courtesy of the Nebraska Historical Society.

Mayflower Descendants: Who’s Who, Part 13

By Melissa Berry on March 9, 2022

Melissa Davenport Berry continues her series profiling descendants of Mayflower settlers, focusing on tricentennial celebrations in Nebraska in 1920... (Read More)

A Closer Look: Great Lakes Area Newspapers for Genealogy

By Katie Rebecca Garner on March 8, 2022

Katie Rebecca Garner examines newspapers in the Great Lakes area and shows how helpful they are for your genealogy... (Read More)

Illustration: Seal of the United States Bureau of the Census. Credit: United States Bureau of the Census; Wikimedia Commons.

The U.S. Census: History, Timeline, and Purpose

By GenealogyBank on March 7, 2022

The census is a fantastic tool for genealogists, and understanding more about it will help you use it better with your own family history research... (Read More)

Illustration: portrait of Jeannette Rankin by Sharon Sprung. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

On This Day: Strange Hoax as Jeannette Rankin Became 1st Woman in Congress

By Tony Pettinato on March 4, 2022

An article about a juvenile hoax pulled in the House of Representatives on what was supposed to be Jeannette Rankin’s first day, 4 March 1917... (Read More)